SPILL is a multi-media host, established by and for ALL hospitality industry creators.
What We Do
We collectively host a podcast that discusses food/beverage through the lens of cultural and evolutionary theory. Real-life applications for very Anthropological theories.
We curate, design, edit, and publish a tri-annual, contributor-based hospitality magazine called Guest Check. We recently launched our 7th issue, now available in print and digital!
We host a traveling vendors market called HUSTLES: Night Market, featuring local small businesses, artists, services, and side hustlers.
Who We Are
We act as facilitators and amplifiers for discussions and resources that benefit hospitality workers and the conversations that we oft don’t see take place on major platforms. We want to remain a safe and respectful space yet always open the opportunity for conversations to become uncomfortable and thought-provoking.
David Mor
[Co-Founder, Curator, and Facilitator] I am ridiculously excited for SPILL’s ever-evolving image and purpose. I am a Chicago-based bartender and beverage consultant, avid reality TV watcher, and excessive mint garnisher.
Kisira Hill
[Co-Founder, Designer, and Facilitator] I am many things — an anthropologist with a background in evolutionary theory in the academic space, a graphic designer by trade, a hospitality industry professional by hustle, and your local Chicago Gemini.
GUEST CHECK ISSUE NO. VIII is here!
We are so excited to announce that our 8th issue of Guest Check is now available!
What Would Hospitality Media Look Like If It Actually Served Hospitality Professionals?
Guest Check was brought to life, inspired by, and created by, hospitality, food, and beverage folks.
Guest Check a fully submission-based magazine, each issue of Guest Check is defined by the creatives, writers, and storytellers who choose to share their passions with us - with compensation of course!
We are proud to package these amazing submissions up in a pretty bow and show it off. So, join us in showing off the art, stories, and learnings of the hospitality industry!
We are out here to encourage our multifaceted hospitality friends, far and wide, to share their creative and written work whether it be through print or any medium that suits them!
Guest Check is a seasonal print made available to our audience via our online store [digital and print versions now available for issue no. VIII], as well as at our HUSTLES: Night Market events…coming to a city near you!
Where are Prints Sold?
Short answer, online! We sell prints, along with other artwork at our HUSTLES: Night Market event series.
We are currently working to get Guest Check sold in local Chicago bookstores and shops. Stay tuned for where you can pick Guest Check up in stores!
What’S inside?
Personal Stories + Essays by Hospitality Folks
Photography + Art Features
Small Business + Non-Profit + Organization Features
Anthropological Podcast Features
HUSTLES Events Features and Upcoming Dates
Reoccurring Bartender Cage Match Series
Reoccurring Shift Stories Series
HUSTLES: NIGHT MARKET
HUSTLES is both a growing database of hospitality worker-owned small businesses and a traveling event series.
Stay tuned for our upcoming HUSTLES markets in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, New York, and Chicago. HUSTLES always features local hustlers and vendors, local DJs, bites, and a rotating cocktail menu.
Hustles: Night Market is a mix of a cocktail party and vendors market, often hosted by a locally recognized bar or restaurant.
The market features vendors, artists, services ,and crafts made locally and often by hospitality professionals; it goes without saying, hospitality hustlers to the front! We do not charge the vendors any fees and are fully funded by our own sales and sponsor support. With the support of a local bar/restaurant, we are able to pop-up our night market, bring the grooves with local DJs, and create a custom cocktail menu featuring our sponsors.
HUSTLES is an opportunity for an ongoing network of businesses and bold hustles formed by hospitality professionals! Events feature local vendors and sellers.
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You will be the first to find out about HUSTLES events, Anthropological episode launches, Guest Check issue releases and more!
It’s free, delish, and we tend to spill ALL the tea.
Anthropological: Season 4
is now on Spotify.
Anthropological delves into the intricacies, intersectionality, and historical context surrounding hospitality and anthropology. Each week’s episode will examine and discuss subjects about culture, art, and humanity with a special guest.
Our intention with this series is to thoughtfully break down the barriers separating discussions of human history and evolution from those of the hospitality industry, which is situated at the forefront of human interaction, exchange, and culture.
SOMM CORNER
Featuring Marie Cheslik, Jonah Frank, and Cha McCoy
We’re checking in with some of our favorite sommeliers to pick their brains on what’s up, what’s new, and what’s sexy.
Marie Cheslik | Chicago, IL
Jonah Frank | Chicago, IL
Cha McCoy | Portugal